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Since Mawlana Hazar Imam's Golden Jubilee, Ismaili institutions around the world have prioritised Poverty Elimination as one of the long-term objectives of the global Jamat. Through identifying and addressing the root causes of poverty, dedicated volunteers are engaging in a holistic initiative that supports vulnerable families to achieve continued economic and social stability, and self-reliance.

During the Diamond Jubilee year, Khudododova Tursunmo established 60 Community Based Savings Groups for Ismaili women who had dreams of uplifting the quality of life for their families.
During the Diamond Jubilee year, Khudododova Tursunmo established 60 Community Based Savings Groups for Ismaili women who had dreams of uplifting the quality of life for their families.
A gift like no other
A gift like no other
26 February 2019

Seated in a Pamiri home in Khorog, Tajikistan, 73-year-old Khudododova Tursunmo listened intently to a presentation on Nazrana. She learned that Ismailis worldwide would have the opportunity to pledge a Diamond Jubilee gift of time and knowledge to Mawlana Hazar Imam. A retiree and grandmother of five, Khudododova wondered what gift she could give the Imam to show her love.

In the northern province of Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, supporting communities to build inclusive, participatory, transparent and accountable village-level institutions is a cornerstone of AKDN's approach to development.
In the northern province of Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, supporting communities to build inclusive, participatory, transparent and accountable village-level institutions is a cornerstone of AKDN's approach to development.
Education Theme 4 - Part 3: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty: The AKDN
Education Theme 4 - Part 3: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty: The AKDN
20 February 2018
Did you know that one of the Diamond Jubilee goals is poverty alleviation?
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone
Family Reflections February Activity: Poverty Alleviation
Family Reflections February Activity: Poverty Alleviation
9 February 2018
Purpose: To understand what poverty is and who it affects. 
 Since 2008, AKDN has worked to improve education for girls and women in 24 districts in four provinces. Using a collaborative “whole school improvement” approach, girls have stayed in school through improved quality of facilities and teaching
 Since 2008, AKDN has worked to improve education for girls and women in 24 districts in four provinces. Using a collaborative “whole school improvement” approach, girls have stayed in school through improved quality of facilities and teaching
Education Theme 4 - Part 2: Lighting the Spark of Hope
Education Theme 4 - Part 2: Lighting the Spark of Hope
9 February 2018

Did you know that nearly half of the world’s population lives on less than $2.50 a day?

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